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Lovie Smith

Lovie Smith, from the small Texas town of Big Sandy, was hired by general manger Jerry Angelo to succeed Dick Jauron as Bears head coach in 2004. Smith got his first team off to a respectable 3-5 start but saw the year unravel amid a blizzard of problems at quarterback and finished 2-6 over the second half of the season. When Rex Grossman was injured in the 2005 preseason, Smith went to rookie Kyle Orton and reached the playoffs with a surprise 11-5 record. He topped that with a 13-3 season in 2006 and finished with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI in Miami. A former linebacker and safety at Tulsa in the late 1970's, Smith broke into coaching tutoring linebackers at his alm...  Show more »
Lovie Smith, from the small Texas town of Big Sandy, was hired by general manger Jerry Angelo to succeed Dick Jauron as Bears head coach in 2004. Smith got his first team off to a respectable 3-5 start but saw the year unravel amid a blizzard of problems at quarterback and finished 2-6 over the second half of the season. When Rex Grossman was injured in the 2005 preseason, Smith went to rookie Kyle Orton and reached the playoffs with a surprise 11-5 record. He topped that with a 13-3 season in 2006 and finished with a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI in Miami. A former linebacker and safety at Tulsa in the late 1970's, Smith broke into coaching tutoring linebackers at his alma mater and developed into one of the game's most respected defensive coaches, reaching the pro ranks in 1996 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming defensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the St. Louis Rams, and taking over as the Bears' top man, where he continued to focus on building elite defenses built around speed and a simplified, attacking philosophy. Smith signed a long-term contract extension after the Super Bowl.  « Show less

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    May 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Vegas odds are in: Where do Bears rank?

    In these parts, expectations for the Chicago Bears this coming season are revving up and the focus on the team will only grow.
    Tribune reporter
    In these parts, expectations for the Chicago Bears this coming season are revving up and the focus on the team will only grow. The Bulls and Blackhawks have long been out of the playoffs. Maybe one baseball team in town can compete to finish above .500....

    Tags: Sports, NFC North, Chicago Bears, Brandon Marshall, Football

    2. May 15, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. Cutler sees what Lovie misses

    <strong>Jay Cutler apparently is fed up with being run down.</strong> And thrown down. And beaten down and beaten up.
    Jay Cutler apparently is fed up with being run down. And thrown down. And beaten down and beaten up. And if the Bears quarterback had to pants his head coach to make things better, then fine, Cutler will offer cold-eyed honesty that ought to embarrass...

    Tags: National Football League, Gabe Carimi, Julius Peppers, Jay Cutler, Sports

    3. May 12, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Fate hasn't smiled on Chicago sports teams

    Beware, Cubs and White Sox. If a disturbing trend continues, you're headed for trouble.
    Beware, Cubs and White Sox. If a disturbing trend continues, you're headed for trouble. Heads up, Paul Konerko and Jake Peavy. You too Starlin Castro. Devastating injuries to a trio of star athletes over the last six months have wreaked havoc on their...

    Tags: Marian Hossa, Johnny Knox, Nashville Predators, Health, Philadelphia 76ers

    4. May 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. QB Blanchard among 7 players signed by Bears

    The Bears liked what they saw in their draft picks, saw glimpses from their undrafted free agents and were intrigued enough by some tryout players to offer contracts.
    The Bears liked what they saw in their draft picks, saw glimpses from their undrafted free agents and were intrigued enough by some tryout players to offer contracts. The club announced that seven of the 34 players who were in rookie minicamp over the...

    Tags: Sports, Robbie Gould, Football, Adam Podlesh

    5. May 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Bears find safety in numbers

    If <strong>Brandon Hardin</strong> follows the majority of those who came before him, the rookie safety from Oregon State will be in the starting lineup at some point this season.
    If Brandon Hardin follows the majority of those who came before him, the rookie safety from Oregon State will be in the starting lineup at some point this season. For the eighth consecutive year, the Bears used a draft pick on a safety. Five of the...

    Tags: National Football League, Alshon Jeffery, Sports, Chris Conte, Brandon Hardin

    6. May 14, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Signs pointing back to tackle for Bears' Williams

    The Chicago Bears have not made it official with Chris Williams, but barring a new development it appears likely the former first-round draft pick is headed back to tackle.
    The Chicago Bears have not made it official with Chris Williams, but barring a new development it appears likely the former first-round draft pick is headed back to tackle. Williams has spent time at both guard and tackle in the voluntary offseason...

    Tags: National Football League, Levi Horn, Gabe Carimi, Chilo Rachal, Phil Emery

    7. May 6, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  7. Bears rookies to get real wake-up call at first minicamp

    You're not on scholarship anymore.
    You're not on scholarship anymore. That's the advice I would give to Shea McClellin, Alshon Jeffery, Brandon Hardin and the rest of the Bears draft class. No more draft hype, high-fives or news conferences. Those days are gone. You're just a rookie now....

    Tags: St. Louis Rams, National Football League, Alshon Jeffery, Marshall Faulk, Lifestyle and Leisure

    8. May 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Blanchard getting look at Bears' rookie minicamp

    Matt Blanchard has listed his dream job as being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. For now, the quarterback from Wisconsin-Whitewater will have to settle for an opportunity to perform in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
    Matt Blanchard has listed his dream job as being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. For now, the quarterback from Wisconsin-Whitewater will have to settle for an opportunity to perform in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. The Bears...

    Tags: Missouri State Bears, Jason Campbell, Miami Dolphins, Jay Cutler, Sports

    9. May 8, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  9. Time to bring Tommie Harris back

    It was time when the Bears cut ties with Tommie Harris in February 2011.
    It was time when the Bears cut ties with Tommie Harris in February 2011. Now, in May 2012, it could be time to bring Harris back. Confused? When the Bears cut Harris, he was the starting defensive tackle, the onetime centerpiece of the defense who...

    Tags: Henry Melton, National Football League, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Chicago Bears, Chicago

    10. May 9, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

    <strong>In your opinion, is this the most talented post-Super Bowl 41 Bears roster? </strong>-- Chris Jensen, from Twitter
    In your opinion, is this the most talented post-Super Bowl 41 Bears roster? -- Chris Jensen, from Twitter Yes, it is. I thought the previous most-talented Bears roster post-2006 was the roster from last year. And the 2012 roster is better still,...

    Tags: Henry Melton, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Cris Carter, Marty Booker, Florida Gators

    11. May 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Offseason inactivity at OT sign of Bears' confidence

    The Bears' lack of action at offensive tackle this offseason speaks volumes about how they believe the position will be improved.
    The Bears' lack of action at offensive tackle this offseason speaks volumes about how they believe the position will be improved. The team continues to tinker with the defensive line, officially signing three players to one-year contracts Friday morning:...

    Tags: Alshon Jeffery, Chicago, John McCargo, Gabe Carimi, J'Marcus Webb

    12. May 11, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. McClellin signs 4-year deal, gets right to work

    For those still not sure exactly how the Bears will deploy Shea McClellin, Friday's first rookie minicamp practice offered a good preview.
    For those still not sure exactly how the Bears will deploy Shea McClellin, Friday's first rookie minicamp practice offered a good preview. The first-round pick was in a three-point stance every snap. "I don't think you saw him pass-dropping or...

    Tags: Tommie Harris, Brian Urlacher, Sports, Brandon Hardin , Rod Marinelli

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